Chapter 78

The headless demon, clad in red, had arms that were weapons resembling scythes. Coupled with its massive build, it was already the strongest killer in the Spider Mother's arsenal.

The weakness of most demons is usually in their necks. Ordinary demon slayers typically choose to sever the demon's head from this position when hunting them.

However, the headless demon in front of him, lacking a head, might leave most people at a loss for how to attack.

Moreover, despite its large size, which should make its movements relatively slow, the headless demon, under the control of the Spider Mother's web, clearly had no such problem.

The Spider Mother controlled the headless demon, launching fierce attacks on Yudou. She felt that although her opponent was strong, she wasn't without a chance of winning.

If she could stall for some time, until her "family" arrived, they might have the ability to deal with the demon slayer in front of her.

But... would her "family" really choose to help her?

Thinking of the treatment she had received in the past, the Spider Mother's body couldn't help but tremble. By nature, she was timid. Although she played the role of "mother" in the spider family, she didn't receive the treatment a mother should.

If her so-called "family" found out that she hadn't eliminated the invading demon slayer, the punishment she would face afterward would certainly be severe...

While controlling her ace, the headless demon, in battle, the Spider Mother was caught in a strange state of mind, hoping her "family" would come to save her but also hoping they wouldn't.

Theoretically, the Spider Mother naturally hoped to be saved, but she was also very afraid of the terrible punishment she would face after being saved by her "family."

However, Yudou's actions told the Spider Mother that her concerns were completely unnecessary.

Because the Spider Mother's ace puppet, the headless demon, might be a formidable opponent to others.

But in Yudou's eyes, it didn't even qualify as a third-rate demon.

The headless demon charging at him, its scythe-like weapons hadn't even touched Yudou's body when its running figure was split in two, and a large amount of blood sprayed out.

Yudou, on the other hand, seemed to have stood still the entire time.

But in reality, he had already drawn his sword, and the speed was so fast that it was beyond the human eye's ability to capture.

The ace being instantly killed by the opponent, without even a moment's delay, left the Spider Mother in complete despair, and she collapsed to the ground.

Clearly, if even the headless demon's massive body could be killed with one strike, the Spider Mother didn't believe she could survive against this powerful demon slayer.

"Being able to die like this is actually not bad. At least I won't have to suffer that treatment anymore.

What would a real family be like? It shouldn't be like us, right?"

Watching Yudou slowly approach, until the moment of her death, the Spider Mother felt an unexpected calm in her heart.

The Spider Mountain was home to five demons, and these five demons formed a family. However, the interpersonal relationships within this family were filled with hypocrisy, and the family members had no ties of blood.

The Spider Mother played the role of "mother" in this family, but due to her timid nature, she was often violently treated by the "father."

Even the characters who played the roles of her "sons" and "daughters" would often beat her up.

For this false kinship, the Spider Mother had long wanted to cut ties, but she couldn't bring herself to do it.

Because the one who wanted to play the "family game" was Rui, the youngest member of the family, and he was one of the "Twelve Kizuki."

Not only did he use his abilities to turn them into demons, but he also transformed them into spider-like demons similar to himself.

The purpose was to make them better companions in his so-called "family game."

Rui was one of the Twelve Kizuki, and his strength was unquestionable. The Spider Mother and the others had no choice but to either play the game with him or die.

Of course, there were those who enjoyed it, but the Spider Mother, who had always been the target of bullying, could no longer tolerate such a life.

Now, thinking about it, rather than living in constant fear every day, dying cleanly at the hands of a demon slayer didn't seem like a bad thing.

"I wish I could enjoy the warm sunlight one more time..."

She was once an ordinary girl, but since becoming a demon, she no longer had the right to embrace the sun.

The Spider Mother closed her eyes, waiting for Yudou to deliver the final blow.

But after a moment, the expected pain did not appear. Instead, she heard a voice from in front of her.

"You mentioned the Twelve Kizuki, right? So, there is indeed a demon of the Twelve Kizuki level in this mountain?

How about a deal? Are you interested in becoming my... ah, spit, one of my hundred demons? If you lead me to the so-called Twelve Kizuki, I might let you off."

The Spider Mother, sitting on the ground, looked up at the handsome young man in front of her with a stunned expression.

His words clearly shook her worldview. A member of the Demon Slayer Corps actually chose to spare a demon's life and even decided to take the demon as a subordinate?

Such a Demon Slayer Corps member... no, such a human, really existed?

At the same time, the Spider Mother felt that the other party wasn't lying. With his strength, killing her would be effortless, and there was no need to waste words on her.

But regardless of whether she agreed or not, would the Demon Slayer Corps allow such an existence?

And wouldn't the other party be afraid of being betrayed by a demon?

After all, once a demon falls into a state of hunger, it loses its reason and doesn't care about friends or family, just attacking the nearest source of blood.

"I know what you're worried about, but having a demon around isn't an exception for the Demon Slayer Corps. There's even one in the mountains who carries his sister on his back all day.

While I don't think you can control your hunger like him, I can also modify you to enjoy sunlight and eat normal food."

Upon hearing Yudou's words, the Spider Mother's eyes widened in shock, as this clearly exceeded her understanding.